Vaccinatorواکسیناتور

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Currently, Concern has been working in Afghanistan since 1998, when it responded to an earthquake disaster in Takhar province. Currently Concern has been working in Takhar and Badakhshan provinces undertaking both emergency response and long-term developmental work in the areas of livelihood security, primary education and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. 

Main duty and Responsibility

Immunization Services

·       Administer routine childhood and maternal vaccines according to national EPI guidelines.

·       Screen children and pregnant women for vaccination eligibility and contraindications.

·       Ensure safe injection practices during vaccination sessions.

·       Properly record administered vaccines on vaccination cards and EPI registers.

·       Provide information to caregivers regarding vaccination schedules and follow-up doses.

·       Identify missed children and support catch-up vaccination activities.

·       Support supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) and national vaccination campaigns when required.

Cold Chain and Vaccine Management

·       Maintain vaccine cold chain according to EPI standards and procedures.

·       Monitor and record refrigerator temperatures regularly.

·       Ensure proper storage, transportation, and handling of vaccines and diluents.

·       Monitor vaccine stock levels, wastage rates, and expiry dates.

·       Ensure proper disposal of used syringes and safety boxes according to IPC standards.

·       Report cold chain issues and vaccine shortages promptly.

Outreach and Community Mobilization

·       Participate in outreach and mobile vaccination sessions in target communities.

·       Coordinate with CHWs, social mobilizers, and community leaders to improve vaccination coverage.

·       Conduct awareness sessions on the importance of immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases.

·       Support defaulter tracing and follow-up of missed children and pregnant women.

·       Promote routine immunization uptake and community trust in vaccination services.

HMIS and Reporting

·       Maintain accurate EPI records, tally sheets, and reporting tools.

·       Prepare and submit timely immunization reports and vaccine utilization data.

·       Report vaccine-preventable diseases and unusual events according to reporting procedures.

·       Support monitoring of immunization coverage and service utilization.

·       Coordination and Facility Support

·       Coordinate with physicians, nurses, midwives, and outreach teams for integrated service delivery.

·       Participate in EPI review meetings, supervision visits, and training sessions.

·       Support outbreak response and emergency vaccination activities when required.

·       Ensure cleanliness and organization of vaccination rooms and equipment.

·       Ensure respect, confidentiality, and dignity for all beneficiaries.

·       Adhere to Concern’s safeguarding, PSEA, and Code of Conduct policies at all times.

·       Report protection, safeguarding, or security concerns through appropriate mechanisms.

·       Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager relevant to programme objectives.

Monitoring and Evaluation

·       Support routine monitoring and quality improvement activities for EPI services.

·       Participate in assessments, surveys, and immunization monitoring activities.

·       Support the M&E team during monitoring visits and data verification activities when required

Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS):

• The concern is committed to CHS to ensure downward accountability. CHS standards guide Concern activities in all stages both emergency and development projects /programs. In Afghanistan, we also bounded our activities by Accountability framework and therefore any Afghanistan employees is responsible to comply with CHS principles and benchmarks as instructed by its policies and therefore make sure that all accept and implement CHS standards in all our activities.

To give full support in relation to emergencies/ humanitarian operations when occurring in any area that Concern Afghanistan will respond. This can include but is not limited to participation in the Concern Afghanistan Rapid Deployment Unit (CARDU) and deployment on emergency response teams

Education and Experience:

  ü   Graduate from 12th class with initial EPI training, preferred to higher educate (vaccinator, nurse, midwife).

  ü   Additional EPI and cold chain management training is an advantage

  ü   Graduate from 12th class with initial EPI training, preferred to higher educate (vaccinator, nurse, midwife).

  ü   Additional EPI and cold chain management training is an advantage

  ü   Good interpersonal and communication skills.

  ü   Ability to communicate clearly with caregivers and community members.

  ü   Good spoken and written Dari and Pashto skills.

  ü   Basic English language skills are an advantage.

  ü   Strong immunization and vaccine handling skills.

  ü   Good understanding of EPI guidelines and cold chain management.

  ü   Ability to work effectively in remote and outreach settings.

  ü   Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

  ü   Ability to conduct community awareness and mobilization activities.

Commitment to humanitarian principles and ethical healthcare practices.

Applications should be written in English and demonstrate the applicant’s suitability for the job. A current Curriculum Vita and three referee reports should be included in the application. In the first instance, applications should be submitted to Concern Worldwide- Afghanistan offices in Taloqan marked to the attention of the Human Resources Department. And / or to any other field offices of Concern in Faizabad, Yawan, Chahab and Kabul (Shari now, 5^th  Street of Qalai Fatullah, connected with Qalai Moosa) or through this email address: afghanistan.hr@concern.net

Subject line must be (936/2026-Vaccinator) or your application may not be considered. 

Closing Date: 15 Aug 2026